Land Description

Live the energy independent and ecologically sustainable dream in sun-soaked and soulful Taos New Mexico! This is a great situation for the artist, writer, philosopher, human being, who loves the outdoors with numerous opportunities throughout Taos and Northern New Mexico, the Rio Grande River nearby, world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, and the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Located in Arroyo Hondo just minutes north of Taos, this land offers solitude, breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife.

There is a level building site on the property that takes advantage of all the views and the privacy. There is electricity and phone lines at the lot. There is a county maintained gravel road that leads straight to the property, which is less than a mile to paved road (Hwy 522). There is an acequia (irrigation ditch) that goes through the northwestern boundary of the property. As you can see on the video, there are no homes in view of the property.

Neighborhood Description

Arroyo Hondo is a sparsely populated community just minutes north of Taos on the Enchanted Circle and just a short drive to Taos Ski Valley. This neighborhood is great for hiking, horseback riding, trail running and mountain biking and sometimes even cross country skiing or snowshoeing in good winters.

There are many green homes in Arroyo Hondo. Taos county is the birthplace of the earthship and has innumerable green homes. Resources for green home building are plentiful. Taos county has an established history of being friendly to builders of green homes.

Market Area

The major metropolitan area nearby is Taos. Native American, Spanish and Anglo cultures thrive in a stunning landscape of natural beauty. The wide open spaces of Taos County stretch for miles in all directions. Countless stars illuminate the night sky. The air is crystal clear. Taos County delights both active adventurers and silent sky gazers. From world class skiing, snowboarding and snow shoeing in Taos Ski Valley, to rafting and kayaking on the Rio Grande River, outdoor enthusiasts find hiking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, boating, mountain biking, golf and more. This pristine environment and melting pot of culture encourages a flourishing arts colony of legendary acclaim and local cuisine that tempts every palette.

Taos offers four distinct seasons with a year-round temperate climate, averaging 80 degrees in the summer and 40 degrees in the winter. You can obtain more weather information on seasonal highs/lows and average precipitation at weather.com

State Roads 68, 64, and 522 offer easy access to this high mesa valley nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as well as to the major metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico and Colorado Springs, Denver, and Vail, Colorado. New Mexico's largest commercial airport Albuquerque International Sunport is approximately two hours away. There is a local airport for charter/private flights.

The town of Taos population is approximately 6,000 and Taos County has approximately 35,000 residents. For more information on Taos, please refer to the chamber of commerce website www.taoschamber.com It is a beautiful place to call home.

School District

Taos

Community

Arroyo Hondo

Location of Land

Rural

Elevation of Land

Mountain